# MEX — Mexico City International Airport

> Machine-readable reference for MEX. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/mex
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/mex
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/mex.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/MEX.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-04T21:52:52.747+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Mexico City International Airport
- IATA: MEX
- ICAO: MMMX
- City: Mexico City
- Country: MX (MX)
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Distance from city: 5 km (3.1 mi) east of Downtown Mexico City
- Runways: 2
- Terminals: 2
- Annual passengers: 48.4M
- Hub for: AeroMexico
- Official website: https://www.aicm.com.mx/en

## Overview

Welcome Mexico City International Airport (MEX) presents a unique split personality to travelers: Terminal 1's bustling, almost chaotic vibe contrasts sharply with Terminal 2’s more streamlined experience. This bifurcation impacts everything from your time in queues to where you can find a quiet corner or a quick bite. The airport serves as a crucial hub, particularly for Aeromexico, nestled just 5 km east of Downtown, making it both a gateway and a bottleneck in Mexico's air travel network. At a glance Handling approximately 48.4 million passengers annually, MEX is one of the busiest airports in Latin America, driven by its two major terminals: T1 and T2. Terminal 1 is the larger of the two, co-hosting carriers like Aeromar and American Airlines, while Terminal 2 operates as the home for Aeromexico and its SkyTeam partners. This dichotomy reflects not just in airline separation but in the very architectural and operational ethos of the airport, inviting different strategies depending on your terminal. Terminals & layout Terminal 1 opens its gates to a wide array of international and domestic flights and a vibe that has been compared to a bus station due to its crowds and noise. No…

## Terminals (2)

- **Terminal 1** — airlines: Aeromar, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, Interjet, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, Volaris
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/terminals/t1
- **Terminal 2** — airlines: Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/terminals/t2

## Dining (20)

- **Bistrot Mosaico** — T2 · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/restaurants/bistrot-mosaico-t2
- **Café Punta del Cielo** — T2 · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/restaurants/cafe-punta-del-cielo-t2
- **Carl's Jr** — T1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/restaurants/carl-s-jr-t1
- **Casa Avila** — T1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/restaurants/casa-avila-t1
- **Cinnabon** — T1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/restaurants/cinnabon-t1
- **Italianni's** — T1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/restaurants/italianni-s-t1
- **Italianni's** — T2 · $$$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/restaurants/italianni-s-t2
- **La Cantina** — T2
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/restaurants/la-cantina-t2
- **La Pausa** — T1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/restaurants/la-pausa-t1
- **Maison Kayser** — T1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/restaurants/maison-kayser-t1
- **McDonald's** — T2 · $ · 24/7
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/restaurants/mcdonald-s-t2
- **Starbucks** — T1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/restaurants/starbucks-t1
- **Starbucks** — T2 · $
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/restaurants/starbucks-t2
- **Subway** — T1 · $
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/restaurants/subway-t1
- **Taba Bar** — T1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/restaurants/taba-bar-t1
- **TGI Fridays** — T1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/restaurants/tgi-fridays-t1
- **Toks** — T1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/restaurants/toks-t1
- **Vips** — T2 · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/restaurants/vips-t2
- **Wingstop** — T1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/restaurants/wingstop-t1
- **Wingstop** — T2 · $$
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/restaurants/wingstop-t2

## Lounges (8)

- **American Airlines Admirals Club** — T1 · access: Terminal 1, oneworld
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/lounges/american-airlines-admirals-club-t1
- **Grand Lounge Elite** — T1 · access: Terminal 1, Priority Pass · 24/7
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/lounges/grand-lounge-elite-t1
- **Salón Premier Aeroméxico Diamond** — T2 · access: Terminal 2, SkyTeam elite
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/lounges/salon-premier-aeromexico-diamond-t2
- **Salón Premier Aeroméxico** — T1 · access: Terminal 1, SkyTeam and Priority Pass
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/lounges/salon-premier-aeromexico-t1
- **Salón Premier Aeroméxico** — T2 · access: Terminal 2, SkyTeam and Priority Pass · 04:00-23:00
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/lounges/salon-premier-aeromexico-t2
- **Terraza by The Grand Lounge Elite** — T1 · access: Terminal 1, Priority Pass
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/lounges/terraza-by-the-grand-lounge-elite-t1
- **United Club** — T1 · access: Terminal 1, Star Alliance
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/lounges/united-club-t1
- **VIPort Lounge** — T1 · access: Terminal 1, independent lounge program
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/lounges/viport-lounge-t1

## Shops (25)

- **7-Eleven** — T2
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/shops/7-eleven-t2
- **B FASHION** — T1 · Clothing, shoes and accessories
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/shops/b-fashion-t1
- **Boss** — T2
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/shops/boss-t2
- **Chilli Beans** — T1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/shops/chilli-beans-t1
- **Cloe** — T1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/shops/cloe-t1
- **DISTROLLER** — T1 · Gifts and souvenirs
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/shops/distroller-t1
- **DUFRY TIENDA 102** — T1 · Duty Free
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/shops/dufry-tienda-102-t1
- **DUFRY TIENDA 103** — T1 · Duty Free
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/shops/dufry-tienda-103-t1
- **DUFRY TIENDA 104** — T1 · Duty Free
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/shops/dufry-tienda-104-t1
- **DUFRY TIENDA 111** — T1 · Duty Free
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/shops/dufry-tienda-111-t1
- **DUFRY TIENDA 116** — T1 · Duty Free
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/shops/dufry-tienda-116-t1
- **FONDO DE CULTURA ECONOMICO** — T2 · Books, magazines and music
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/shops/fondo-de-cultura-economico-t2
- **GNCTB** — T1 · Sweepstakes and lottos
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/shops/gnctb-t1
- **Lacoste** — T2
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/shops/lacoste-t2
- **Liverpool Duty Free** — T1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/shops/liverpool-duty-free-t1
- **M·A·C Cosmetics** — T2
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/shops/m-a-c-cosmetics-t2
- **Mac** — T1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/shops/mac-t1
- **MICHEL DOMIT** — T1 · Clothing, shoes and accessories
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/shops/michel-domit-t1
- **Miniso** — T1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/shops/miniso-t1
- **Mixup** — T1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/shops/mixup-t1
- **Pineda Covalin** — T1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/shops/pineda-covalin-t1
- **Pineda Covalin** — T2
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/shops/pineda-covalin-t2
- **Sanborns** — T1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/shops/sanborns-t1
- **Sunglass Hut** — T1
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/shops/sunglass-hut-t1
- **Victoria's Secret** — T2
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/shops/victoria-s-secret-t2

## Parking (8)

- **Offsite Parking Peñón de los Baños** — Economy
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/parking/offsite-parking-penon-de-los-banos
- **Terminal 1 Domestic Parking** — Short stay · $391.00 maximum/day, $30.00 - $60.00/hr · next to terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/parking/terminal-1-domestic-parking
- **Terminal 1 Domestic Parking Upper Level** — Short stay
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/parking/terminal-1-domestic-parking-upper-level
- **Terminal 1 International Parking** — Short stay · $391.00 maximum/day, $30.00 - $60.00/hr · next to terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/parking/terminal-1-international-parking
- **Terminal 1 International Parking Lower Level** — Short and long stay
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/parking/terminal-1-international-parking-lower-level
- **Terminal 2 Parking** — Short stay · $391.00 maximum/day, $30.00 - $60.00/hr · next to terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/parking/terminal-2-parking
- **Terminal 2 Parking Garage Multilevel** — Short and long stay
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/parking/terminal-2-parking-garage-multilevel
- **Valet Parking Terminal 2** — Valet service
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/parking/valet-parking-terminal-2

## Ground transport (26)

- **ADO Aeropuerto Service** — Intercity bus
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/transport/ado-aeropuerto-service
- **ADO GL** — Bus
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/transport/ado-gl
- **Aerotaxi** — Taxi
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/transport/aerotaxi
- **Cabify** — Rideshare · 30–60 min to central neighborhoods depending on traffic · On demand · 24/7 subject to driver availability
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/transport/cabify
- **Caminante** — Bus
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/transport/caminante
- **CASADEY** — Taxi
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/transport/casadey
- **Confort Unlimited** — Taxi
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/transport/confort-unlimited
- **Didi** — Rideshare · 30–60 min to central neighborhoods depending on traffic · less than 150 pesos · On demand · 24/7 subject to driver availability
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/transport/didi
- **Estrella Blanca Airport Service** — Intercity bus
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/transport/estrella-blanca-airport-service
- **Estrella Roja** — Bus · 2–3 hours to Puebla depending on traffic · Roughly every 30–60 min on main daytime periods
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/transport/estrella-roja
- **Futura** — Bus
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/transport/futura
- **Metro Line 5 Terminal Aérea** — Train · 30–60+ min to central areas depending on transfers · $0.30 · Every 3–6 min · roughly 5:00–24:00
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/transport/metro-line-5-terminal-aerea
- **Metro Terminal Aérea** — Train · $5.00 (ticket), $15.00 (smart card) · Every 3–6 min · roughly 5:00–24:00
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/transport/metro-terminal-aerea
- **Metrobus Line 4 Aeropuerto T1** — Bus rapid transit · 45–75 min to Centro/Buenavista depending on traffic · $1–1.50 (card + fare combined for first trip) · Every 10–15 min · roughly 4:30–24:00
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/transport/metrobus-line-4-aeropuerto-t1
- **Metrobus Line 4 Aeropuerto T2** — Bus rapid transit · 45–75 min to Centro/Buenavista depending on traffic · $1–1.50 (card + fare combined for first trip) · Every 10–15 min · roughly 4:30–24:00
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/transport/metrobus-line-4-aeropuerto-t2
- **Nueva Imagen Taxis** — Taxi · 30–60 min to central neighborhoods depending on traffic · On demand during flight operating hours
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/transport/nueva-imagen-taxis
- **Porto Taxi** — Taxi
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/transport/porto-taxi
- **Prho Taxi** — Taxi
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/transport/prho-taxi
- **Primera Plus** — Bus
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/transport/primera-plus
- **PSTA** — Taxi
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/transport/psta
- **Pullman de Morelos** — Bus · Approx. 1.5–2.5 hours to Cuernavaca depending on traffic
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/transport/pullman-de-morelos
- **Sitio 300** — Taxi · 30–60 min to central neighborhoods depending on traffic · On demand during flight operating hours
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/transport/sitio-300
- **TETSA** — Shuttle · 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. · $25.00 pesos
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/transport/tetsa
- **T&M** — Taxi
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/transport/tm
- **Uber** — Rideshare · 30–60 min to central neighborhoods depending on traffic · 150-200 pesos · On demand · 24/7 subject to driver availability
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/transport/uber
- **Yellow Cab** — Taxi
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mex/transport/yellow-cab

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: Terminal 2 isn't just for plane-spotting—its rotating cultural exhibits near the Aeroméxico gates make it worth arriving a bit early.
- _Time_: Consider a 45-90 minute buffer for inter-terminal transfers; the Aerotrén at T1 near gate B can have queues, and if landside, be ready to clear security again.
- _Quiet_: Find seating pockets at the far ends of concourses in T1 and T2 for a quieter experience and extra outlets.
- _Local_: Skip the currency kiosks for bank ATMs; they offer far better rates.
- _Money_: If you're holding tight to a budget, grab meals in less crowded sections of Terminal 2's domestic end.
- _Avoid_: Plan food breaks carefully; high prices and crowded cafes make the dining landscape a challenge during rush hours.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/MEX.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/mex/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/mex/departures — HTML page with live departures